Journal of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering

Volume 3, Issue 4, August 2018

  • Impact of Sustainable Construction on Environmental and Health Risk in Nigerian Construction Industry

    Nnadi Ejiofor, Alintah-Abel Uchechi, Iheama Ndidi

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 4, August 2018
    Pages: 99-105
    Received: Jan. 21, 2018
    Accepted: Aug. 08, 2018
    Published: Sep. 05, 2018
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    Abstract: Construction workers are exposed to a variety of health hazards every day. Health risks associated with a job are either inherent or created by the work. These construction health risks can be classified as chemical, physical, biological hazards. Construction stakeholders are obligated to anticipate, recognize, evaluate and control health hazards a... Show More
  • Cable Force Adjustment of Torsion Cable-Stayed Bridge

    Li Cai

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 4, August 2018
    Pages: 106-110
    Received: Aug. 10, 2018
    Accepted: Aug. 24, 2018
    Published: Sep. 19, 2018
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    Abstract: Cable force adjustment of cable-stayed bridge has been a hotspot. The structure of the cable-stayed bridge is more complicated, and its cable force adjustment method is also difficult. In order to explore the reasonable method to adjust the cable force of the torsion cable-stayed Bridges, this paper discusses the objectives and principles of cable ... Show More
  • Modelling of Gully Erosion Site Data in Southeastern Nigeria, Using Poisson and Negative Binomial Regression Models

    Ngozi Levi Nwakwasi

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 4, August 2018
    Pages: 111-117
    Received: Sep. 03, 2018
    Accepted: Sep. 21, 2018
    Published: Oct. 25, 2018
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    Abstract: The development of gully and other forms of erosion have become the greatest environmental problem facing the people of Southeastern Nigeria. The availability of farm land for agricultural production and construction activities have, been greatly reduced due to soil erosion. This study is set to apply Poisson and negative binomial regression models... Show More
  • The Art of Renovation Projects on HANOK in AIDIA 2013 Students Workshop

    Lin Lei, Lu Jin, Wu Fengzhou

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 4, August 2018
    Pages: 118-124
    Received: Sep. 03, 2018
    Accepted: Sep. 25, 2018
    Published: Oct. 27, 2018
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    Abstract: Asia Interior Design Institute Association (AIDIA) is an academic group dedicated to the development of interior design in Asia. It was co-sponsored in 2000 by three Interior Design Society of China, Japan and Korea. Later, it has absorbed academic groups from many countries and regions such as Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Singapore and Tai... Show More
  • Contribution of Modern Biogas Plant to Energy Source and Environment Protection in Rwanda

    Marie Judith Kundwa, Theoneste Bigirimana, Pascaline Sanga, Constant Mahame

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 4, August 2018
    Pages: 125-132
    Received: Sep. 19, 2018
    Accepted: Oct. 15, 2018
    Published: Nov. 05, 2018
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    Abstract: The government of Rwanda through its Ministry of Infrastructure (MININFRA), the authority in charge of energy has initiated different initiatives aimed at finding long term solutions to energy shortage in the country where no investment has been done the last 20 years in electricity generation. Among these solutions, biogas has been identified as o... Show More